Bush judge upholds Jim Crow law in Arizona

Apr 21 12:17 AM US/EasternBy PAUL DAVENPORTAssociated Press Writer

PHOENIX (AP) – A federal appeals court on Friday rejected an attempt to halt enforcement of an Arizona law that requires voters to show identification before casting a ballot and submit proof of citizenship when registering to vote.

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a trial judge’s refusal last year to block the requirement while a legal challenge awaits trial in federal court in Phoenix.

“Now we know we get to enforce the law while the lawsuit is pending,” state Solicitor General Mary O’Grady said.

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